John Clyde Baker 63, of Phoenix, AZ, passed away February 9, 2009 in the Arizona State Veterans Home. He was born in Salt Lake City, Utah to John Clyde and Margaret Joosten Baker. He came to Arizona 35 years ago from Utah. He was an Army Veteran serving his country from 1963 1966 and an Auto Mechanic. He is survived by his sons Jayson,Gloria, DennisSharon, Tommy, Johnny, Daughter Gabby, Brothers William and Jim, Sister Sherrie, grand children Destinee, Faith, Hope, Chandler, Jaxon, Sara, Rebecca, and Zachary. Visitation Friday Feb. 13, 2009 from 9-11:00 A.M. with Service beginning 11:00 A.M. at Menke Funeral & Cremation Center 12420 N. l03rd Ave. Sun City, AZ 85351. 623979-6451